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SAINT PETER AND SAINT PAUL, PRAY FOR US! Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 9 am to 3 pm
Mass Schedule
Vigil Mass (Saturday) 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Weekday Mass M, T,W, F 8:30 a.m.
Confessions before daily Mass; Saturday 4:15 p.m.
The Parish in the heart of the Endless Mountains Serving Bradford County since 1841
SACRAMENTS
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated Sundays after the 11:00 a.m. Mass. First time parents are asked to attend a welcoming session prior to baptism. Godparents are asked to present a sponsor card. Please call the parish office as soon as possible after your child’s birth to plan his or her baptism.
The Sacrament of Marriage—engaged couples should notify the pastor at least six months prior to their proposed date. Couples participate in a preparation program.
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick—please call the parish of-fice for visitation of the sick at home, in the hospital, or health care facili-ty.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the official process used by the Church to bring adults into the Catholic faith.
SPIRITUAL DEVOTIONS
The Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet are prayed in common before weekday Masses.
The Perpetual Novena of the Miracu-lous Medal is prayed in common every Monday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
Eucharistic Adoration is held from 9:00 a.m. on the Thursday preceding First Fri-day until 2:00 p.m. on Friday in Grotto Hall and the church.
Sacred Heart Devotions are prayed in common after First Friday Masses.
Devotions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary are prayed in common after the First Saturday Masses.
Parish Prayer Line requests Call Annette at 570-265-9691.
The Epiphany of the Lord † January 5, 2020
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
SS. Peter & Paul Parish, a community of faith called by God to deepen
our relationship with Jesus Christ, serves the Lord by sharing our time,
talent and treasure. As disciples of Christ, we are called to bring Jesus
Christ to ourselves and others: our children, the sick, the poor, the fallen
away Catholics and those who need to hear God’s message of un-
conditional love and forgiveness. SS. Peter & Paul Parish is a beacon of
light rooted in Jesus Christ, passed on to his successor, our Holy Father
the Pope, and is guided by our local bishop to build the Kingdom of God
on Earth. It is our mission to shine the light of Jesus Christ in our world
and to spiritually enrich the individual members of the parish as well as
the larger community through word, worship, sacrament and service.
Saints Peter and Paul Church 106 Third Street - Towanda, Pennsylvania 18848-1798
Phone: 570-265-2113 FAX: 570-265-2114
E-mail: [email protected] Website: sspeterandpaulchurch.net
Pastor: Rev. Edward L. Michelini
Wise
men
still
seek
Him
St. Agnes School
Next Sunday, enjoy a hot breakfast
in JFK Hall—Fabulous Food for
family-friendly prices! This St.
Agnes PTG fundraiser for the
school takes place on the second Sunday of
each month during the school year 8-11 am.
January 2020 Calendar:
Jan. 5: Epiphany of the Lord
Social Activities Planning Meeting after 11 am Mass
Jan. 8: Widows’ Support Group luncheon (see article above)
Jan. 12: after 11 am Mass - Un-decorate the church VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Jan. 13: 7 pm Musicians Planning Meeting in Grotto Hall
Jan. 19: 2 pm Pro-Life Rally @ County Courthouse (See article above)
Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Holiday: 8:30 am Mass as usual; parish office closed
Jan. 21: 10:15 Mass @ Personal Care Home
Jan. 24: Bus to D.C. March for Life (see article above)
CCD Classes - Sundays 9:15 am @ St. Agnes School
Jan. 5: Classes Resume
World Marriage Day - Feb. 9, 2010
World Marriage Day will be celebrated on February 9, 2020.
The parish is looking to organize a program and/or event to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage and the many
couples of our parish who are married. If you are interested in assisting in this venture please contact Fr. Ed
ASAP. Thank You!
Widows Support Group
The Widows Support Group will begin the new year with a covered dish luncheon in Grotto Hall this
Wednesday, January 8. at NOON. Please bring a dish to pass; table settings and beverages will be provided.
All widows are welcome to attend.
Papal Intention for January 2020
Promotion of World Peace
We pray that Christians, followers of
other religions, and all people of good
will, may promote peace and justice.
Pro-Life Rally / Walk / Worship: Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020
You are invited to join the annual Pro-Life Rally at 2 pm at the Bradford County Courthouse on Sun-
day, Jan. 19, 2010. The group will walk to the bridge .and then back to the First Presbyterian Church for an
ecumenical worship service followed by light refreshments. U.S. Representative Fred Keller will be the guest
speaker. Please join in witnessing to the sanctity of human life, and to speak for the more than 60,000,000
American babies denied it in the past 48 years since abortion was made legal in our country.
D.C. National March for Life —Friday, Jan. 24, 2020
A bus chartered by Pennsylvanians for Human Life is available for transportation to attend the National
March for Life in Washington, D.C. Your reservation and $30 payment is required. Please contact Rob
Howard at 570-395-3417 or email [email protected].
Thank You
Fr. Ed extends his thanks for the Christmas cards, goodies and gifts that were sent to him – your words
and well wishes are very much appreciated. May God bless our parish in 2020.
Have a Happy, Holy, Healthy New Year!
Welcome the Year 2020 with 20/20 Spiritual Vision.
HELP ! Jan. 12
We need helpers to take down the Christmas decorations after 11 am Mass
next Sunday. Please help us to store the important items, clean up and remove the
disposables, and restore its normal dignity to our worship space.
The more helpers, the easier and faster will the work be done!
Liturgical Ministers Jan. 11-12 Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Sat.Vigil 5 pm: Crystal Babcock, Joanne & Patrick Barry Sun.8 am: Bob Brenner, Edith Rabago, Hank Schelter 11 am: Charlene Garden, Barbara Grimes, Louise Schelter Lectors Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Robert Grimes Sun. 8 am: Barbara Wywiorski 11 am: Teresa Ondrey Altar Servers Sat.Vigil 5 pm: Garrett & Morgan Kone Sun. 8 am: Mary Kate Eberlin, Dominic Tavani 11 am: Angie & Sam Tavani Hospital & Personal Care Home: Sonia Huff
Mass Intentions Jan. 4 - 12 Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Joseph & Lydia Dzus (George & Christine Dzus) Sun. 8:00 am: Alex Rabago (Branish Family) 11:00 am: Our Parishioners Mon. 8:30 am: Brendan Devlin (Seibert Family) Tues. 8:30 am: Raymond Hilfiger (Bob & Jackie Pyznar) Wed. 8:30 am: Josephine Yanuzzi (Bob & Ann Murphy) Thursday: No Mass Fri. 8:30 am: John Snell (Michele Snell)) Sat. Vigil 5 pm: Fran Buchholz (Lynn Buchholz) Sun. 8:00 am: Our Parishioners 11:00 am: Joseph Dzus (SSPP Music Ministry)
Offertory Dec. 22, 2019 Sunday Offering $ 3,498.09 Aid to Education $ 387.00 Special Envelopes $ 53.00 Thank You for your Generosity
Second Collection This week is for the Care & Education of Priests. (Next weekend will be for Aid to Education).
Sanctuary Lamps burn this week for:
Lloyd Sullivan (Kathy & Mary Alice) John Snell (Kathy Barrett & Mary Alice Sullivan)
Olga P. Mehalchick (Karen & Mellie)
Altar Care January Chair: Ed Krauss
Jan. 11 - Week 2: Lucille Christini
Barbara Grimes, Diane Ward
Counters Jan. 6: Team C
The Feast of Epiphany is preceded in importance
by only three other feasts during the liturgical year. (As
a good exercise, see if you can name the three feasts in
order of their liturgical importance). The connection
between Epiphany and Christmas is not only in the fact
that it is twelve days after the celebration of the birth of
Christ, but that it also commemorates the visitation of
the three wise men to the infant Jesus in Bethlehem.
The three wise men were certainly acting with
their whole hearts when they traveled great distances to
find and worship a baby born in a manger. When was
the last time you did something with your whole heart?
Fr. Ed asks that, before next Sunday, you would
take a sneak preview of Chapter 12 in the book he gave
everyone for Christmas. Who will that saint be? What
could I learn from that saint? What could I learn about
using my whole heart?
A Parish Christmas Present
The Matt Kelly book, “Rediscovering the Saints,” is a
gift to you this Christmas. If you did not pick up a copy,
make certain to do so this weekend.
“Thank You” for being Saints Peter and Paul
Parish. For various weeks of the coming year we hope
to feature reading various chapters, and offering reflec-
tion questions concerning the chapter and our individual
and collective lives. Enjoy the book, you deserve it!
*Read Chapter 12 before next Sunday
Feast of the Epiphany
This weekend, as we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany
and the manifestation of God’s presence to the entire
world, let us also keep in our prayers the Epiphany
Parish in Sayre as they celebrate their feast day.
Christmas Flowers
We are grateful for an additional donation for
Christmas flowers from Lani Wood.
Our Church, Our Parish
Numerous parishioners and visitors have comment-
ed on how beautiful our church has been for
Christmas. Our thanks and appreciation are extend-
ed to those who assisted in making this come true:
everyone who decorated, cleaned, participated in
the multiple liturgies by ushering, singing, playing,
serving, reading, re-arranging, setting up, and
(future) taking down, is to be thanked for making
certain our parish welcomed and enjoyed Christ-
mas.
Volunteers will be needed to help take down
the decorations next weekend after 11 am Mass.
Christmas! ‘Tis the Season . . . Still !
Even though we may see some Christmas trees dis-
carded at the curbside already, we Christians will
continue to celebrate this Season of Light in a
special way, in our liturgies and lives, throughout
the Christmas Season, until the Feast of the Bap-
tism of the Lord next Sunday, January 12, which
will end the Season officially. Enjoy celebrating
the coming of Emmanuel (God is with us) for as
long as we can, or at least until next Sunday.
RICHARD M. FARLEY
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
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1841– 2016
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Lord,
every nation on earth
will adore you.
Psalm 72:11